Philippines · Beach & Island

7-Day Palawan Island Adventure with El Nido and Coron

7 Days Round trip from El Nido Easy pace
Travellers in Palawan
El Nido, Palawan
El Nido Lagoon
Traveller in Palawan

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Several boat excursions through the exotic nature of El Nido and Coron
  • 02 Snorkel over some of the best coral on earth at Siete Pecados
  • 03 Observe a sunken Japanese WWII warship off Coron Island
  • 04 Kayak through clear waters around El Nido's lagoons
  • 05 Visit pristine beaches, hidden lagoons, and dramatic limestone karsts
  • 06 Watch the sunset from the top of Mount Tapyas

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through Palawan, where island-hopping adventures, marine wonders, and scenic coastal landscapes come together in one trip. Explore the highlights of El Nido and Coron, from pristine beaches, lagoons, and limestone cliffs to vibrant coral gardens and sunken Japanese WWII warships. Along the way, enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, guided sightseeing, and breathtaking sunsets. The tour concludes with your return flight from Coron to Manila.

Siete Pecados is where we see arguably the most amazing coral on earth.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Dumaguete, Manila, Coron, El Nido, Cebu City
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Waterfall Adventure via Cebu

  • Today will be a long but exciting day nonetheless.
  • From Dumaguete, we take a boat ride to Cebu Island and head straight to Aguinid Falls.
  • This is a great place for climbing waterfalls, with a helmet and ropes, of course.
  • Next, we drive to Kawasan Falls.
  • There, we have lunch, which is included in today's tour.
  • Kawasan Falls is a destination popular specifically for canyoneering.
  • After that thrilling tour, we drive to Cebu City and sleep there for the evening.
  • Please note that children under 6 years old are not allowed to go canyoneering at Kawasan Falls.
  • Please also note that children under 7 years old are not allowed to go canyoneering at Aguinid Falls.
2
Day 02

El Nido Island-Hopping to Snake Island and Cudugnon Cave

  • The day-trip boat tours from El Nido are pretty straightforward.
  • For the most part, they do not overlap with each other.
  • Each tour has its own highlights.
  • All of the day-trip tours offer amazing attractions, and today is no exception.
  • Today we join the boat day-trip tour that covers Snake Island, Papaya Beach, Entalula Beach, and Cudugnon Cave.
  • Snorkeling and lunch are included in today's tour.
  • Water is available for us on the boat, as is the case with the other boat day trips throughout this tour.
3
Day 03

El Nido Boat Tour to Secret Beach and Hidden Beach

  • Today we join the boat day-trip tour that covers Helicopter Island, Matinloc Shrine, Secret Beach, Star Beach, and Hidden Beach.
  • Lunch and snorkeling are included in today's tour.
4
Day 04

Lagoon and Beach Excursion in El Nido

  • Today we join the boat day-trip tour that covers Small Lagoon or Big Lagoon (to be determined), Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and 7 Commando Beach.
  • Snorkeling, kayaking, and lunch are included in today's tour.
5
Day 05

Transfer to Coron and Sunset Hike at Mount Tapyas

  • Today we take an early morning ferry ride and relocate to Coron Island.
  • Upon arrival in the quiet, low-key village of Coron Town, we are taken directly to our nearby room.
  • Afterwards, we are provided with a guided tour around town.
  • Places to visit today include the public market, Coron Baywalk, the cashew harvest factory, and Maquinit Hot Spring.
  • Later in the day, we are taken to the stairway entrance of Mount Tapyas.
  • Reaching the top with our tour guide takes around 45 minutes.
  • Watching the sunset from above is a beautiful way to end our day.
6
Day 06

Coron Lagoons, Coral Gardens, and Skeleton Wreck

  • Today we join the boat day-trip tour that covers Lake Kayangan, Twin Lagoon, Sunset Beach, Siete Pecados (also known as the Isles of the Seven Sins), Skeleton Wreck, Coral Garden, and CYC Beach.
  • Lunch and snorkeling are included in today's tour.
  • Siete Pecados is where we see arguably the most amazing coral on earth.
  • Lake Kayangan and the Twin Lagoon are also amazing.
  • As its name suggests, the Twin Lagoon is made up of two separate bodies of water divided by limestone karsts.
  • At high tide, the second lagoon appears inaccessible.
  • There is a small hole in the karsts that we can swim under in order to get to the other side.
  • For those who prefer to climb over the rock formation, a wooden ladder rests above the hole.
  • Skeleton Wreck is the most popular of the places to be visited today.
  • The aquatic views from the sunken Japanese WWII ships off Coron Island are listed in Forbes Traveler Magazine as one of the top 10 best scuba diving sites in the world.
  • Please note that if you prefer diving over snorkeling, you can book directly with a local dive shop.
  • They usually require at least 2 days' advance notice.
  • You would also need to show proof of a scuba diving license.
7
Day 07

Departure from Coron via Manila

  • Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Coron.
  • Please note that your flight out of Manila must depart no earlier than 1:00 pm. Why? That same morning, we will need to fly you from Coron Town to Manila.
El Nido lagoons, Snake Island beaches, Skeleton Wreck off Coron, Mount Tapyas sunset

Where this trip takes you

El Nido lagoons, Snake Island beaches, Skeleton Wreck off Coron, Mount Tapyas sunset

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from El Nido 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lodging
  • Male or female tour guides
  • Tours in English
  • All ground and water transportation
  • All activities in the itinerary below
  • All entry fees
  • Your own on-call concierge
  • Breakfasts
  • Lunches x 4

What's Not Included

  • Any airfare
  • Alcohol
  • Travel insurance
  • Any government-imposed visa fees
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

  • Lockable waterproof backpack (to bring onto the boat)
  • Waterproof case for your identification card and credit cards (when swimming)
  • Water shoes
  • Adapters for your electronic devices

Know before you go

  • Although airfare is not included in the price, we will help you find the flights you need. Just ask.
  • All participants must book travel insurance within 72 hours of booking this tour. At a minimum, such insurance must cover cancellations, medical expenses, evacuations, flight loss or delays, and 24/7 assistance.
  • 1-2 persons for one room: $960
  • 3-4 persons for two rooms: $1,920
  • 5-6 persons for three rooms: $2,880
  • 7-8 persons for four rooms: $3,840
  • 9-10 persons for five rooms: $4,800
  • International airfare is available for VIP members only - please ask for details.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Tour start
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in El Nido.

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